Foxfold Posted August 6, 2020 Report Share Posted August 6, 2020 I've just taken a delivery of 100 A4 sheets of 3mm Baltic Birch. It's amazing !! Now I know this isn't 'exciting' for all you that can get BB at the drop of a hat, but I've never used it before and I can't wait !! And I just had to tell someone that knows what I'm talking about as there are no scrollers near me and Tony is slightly bemused by my excitement OCtoolguy, ben2008, meflick and 5 others 5 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimErn Posted August 6, 2020 Report Share Posted August 6, 2020 Kudo's, but what is story behind receiving it? OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted August 6, 2020 Report Share Posted August 6, 2020 Yes, please enlighten us with all the details. Foxfold 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OzarkSawdust Posted August 6, 2020 Report Share Posted August 6, 2020 What's the first cutting? OCtoolguy and Foxfold 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted August 6, 2020 Report Share Posted August 6, 2020 (edited) If you need help dwindling your pile give me a call??? Lucky you,ll to be set for a while.I,m so excited for you I almost wet my plants! Edited August 6, 2020 by amazingkevin Spelling Foxfold, OzarkSawdust and OCtoolguy 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxfold Posted August 6, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2020 34 minutes ago, OzarkSawdust said: What's the first cutting? Well, I couldn't wait at all so I've put aside the Tiger I was in the middle of and I've pick something relatively simple. I've chosen a 'clown'' and it's going ok up to now. OCtoolguy and OzarkSawdust 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxfold Posted August 6, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2020 2 hours ago, JimErn said: Kudo's, but what is story behind receiving it? Well over the last couple of years since I started scrolling, I've heard so many people say they use 3mm BB and all I've ever had is ¼" ply. I saw a company on the internet that not only did 3mm BB but they were in England !! So I went on their website and spoke to one of their staff and they were very helpful so I thought ''what the heck'' I need a treat. They had 100 A4 sheets for sale for £40 ($52.60) and £6.95 pp,($9) That makes it 47p a sheet. (62 cents) with postage. Not sure whether that's a good deal or not but I'm as happy as Larry. JimErn and OCtoolguy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted August 6, 2020 Report Share Posted August 6, 2020 2 hours ago, Foxfold said: Well over the last couple of years since I started scrolling, I've heard so many people say they use 3mm BB and all I've ever had is ¼" ply. I saw a company on the internet that not only did 3mm BB but they were in England !! So I went on their website and spoke to one of their staff and they were very helpful so I thought ''what the heck'' I need a treat. They had 100 A4 sheets for sale for £40 ($52.60) and £6.95 pp,($9) That makes it 47p a sheet. (62 cents) with postage. Not sure whether that's a good deal or not but I'm as happy as Larry. Sounds like you hit the lottery. Enough wood to keep you busy through the winter. Have fun and be sure to post pics of your creations. Foxfold 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roberta Moreton Posted August 6, 2020 Report Share Posted August 6, 2020 What are the dimensions? Width and height. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxfold Posted August 6, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2020 17 minutes ago, Roberta Moreton said: What are the dimensions? Width and height. They are A4 sheets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjweb Posted August 6, 2020 Report Share Posted August 6, 2020 That’s great, now for us Americans what size is A4, RJ Roberta Moreton 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxfold Posted August 6, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2020 16 minutes ago, rjweb said: That’s great, now for us Americans what size is A4, RJ Oh dear, I'm sorry, I honestly presumed that paper sizes were universal for printers.. I've just googled it and the size is 210mm x 297mm or 8.3 inch x 11.7 inch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meflick Posted August 6, 2020 Report Share Posted August 6, 2020 (edited) 48 minutes ago, Foxfold said: Oh dear, I'm sorry, I honestly presumed that paper sizes were universal for printers.. I've just googled it and the size is 210mm x 297mm or 8.3 inch x 11.7 inch. Nope, just another thing that is different around the world I am afraid. Here in the USA the most popular and traditional sizes of paper are Letter (8.5 x 11 inches), Legal (8.5 x 14 inches) and Tabloid (11 x 17 inches). Letter is the standard for most documents. Course sheets of wood usually are different from paper sizes just to confuse things even more. Found this chart that shows comparisons of most of our standard. Congratulations Brenda on your find and purchase. Look forward to seeing what you do with it and how you like it. Edited August 6, 2020 by meflick Foxfold and NC Scroller 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC Scroller Posted August 6, 2020 Report Share Posted August 6, 2020 Find it very interesting that they are selling BB the size of paper. Typically here it is 12" x 12" or 12" x 24". Foxfold 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxfold Posted August 6, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2020 19 minutes ago, NC Scroller said: Find it very interesting that they are selling BB the size of paper. Typically here it is 12" x 12" or 12" x 24". I think over here it's 'use it or lose it'. !! All our printers are set up for A4. It's the most common size of paper that we use. You can buy it in any office suppliers by the box and it's as cheap as chips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxfold Posted August 6, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2020 27 minutes ago, meflick said: Congratulations Brenda on your find and purchase. Look forward to seeing what you do with it and how you like it. Thanks Melanie, I've put aside some work I 'should' be doing just so that I can try it. It's 'different' that for sure, but I'm quite liking it and really looking forward to 'stack' cutting as that is also something I've never tried. Jack of all trades, master of none, that's me. !! meflick 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockytime Posted August 6, 2020 Report Share Posted August 6, 2020 Congratulations on the new wood. Here it would 1/8". I love cutting the stuff and you will too. Foxfold 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilson142 Posted August 7, 2020 Report Share Posted August 7, 2020 8.5 x 11. actually is A4. Here, there and most everywhere. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockytime Posted August 7, 2020 Report Share Posted August 7, 2020 57 minutes ago, Wilson142 said: 8.5 x 11. actually is A4. Here, there and most everywhere. lol Huh? Wilson142 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatie Posted August 7, 2020 Report Share Posted August 7, 2020 I had some B/B once cost me and arm and a leg but I loved it. Can't get it any more. Congratulation on your great find. Enjoy. Marg Foxfold 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilson142 Posted August 7, 2020 Report Share Posted August 7, 2020 13 hours ago, Rockytime said: Huh? Read line 1 of the chart posted by meflick..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxfold Posted August 7, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2020 (edited) Well, I couldn't no more wait than fly to the moon, so here is my first ever 3mm B/B cut I've put it in the 'Bragging' section too b Edited August 7, 2020 by Foxfold NC Scroller, OzarkSawdust, meflick and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC Scroller Posted August 7, 2020 Report Share Posted August 7, 2020 Great job Brenda. I use a lot of 1/8" ( 3mm) BB. It is a pleasure to work with. Foxfold 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OzarkSawdust Posted August 7, 2020 Report Share Posted August 7, 2020 That's awesome Brenda! Who did the pattern? Foxfold 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxfold Posted August 7, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2020 58 minutes ago, OzarkSawdust said: That's awesome Brenda! Who did the pattern? Do you know, for the life of me I can't remember. It's a pattern I've had hanging around the workshop OzarkSawdust 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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